Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fourth book of their adventures they share jack-o'-lanterns, ghost stories, and Aunt Sally.

From the Publisher:In the autumn Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks, and share Thanksgiving dinner.

Annotation:Henry and his dog, Mudge, take part in typical autumn activities such as walking on fallen leaves, trick-or-treating on Halloween, and celebrating Thanksgiving. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text.Henry and his dog, Mudge, take part in typical autumn activities such as walking on fallen leaves, trick-or-treating on Halloween, and celebrating Thanksgiving. Watercolor illustrations accompany Cynthia Rylant's charming beginning-reader text.

Author Bio

Cynthia Rylant

Multifaceted author Cynthia Rylant is the creator of picture books, poetry, short stories, and novels. Raised primarily in West Virginia by both her mother and her maternal grandparents, Rylant had a rustic but happy childhood. Her first book, WHEN I WAS YOUNG IN THE MOUNTAINS, is a reflection of her childhood and was named a Caldecott Honor Book. Her 1985 work, THE RELATIVES CAME, also received that honor. In addition to these picture books, Rylant is well known for her easy-reader series that focuses on the adventures of a boy named Henry and his lovable dog, Mudge. Her young adult novel A FINE WHITE DUST was named a Newbery Honor Book in 1987.